The Rise of the Roman Empire

Romolus starts Rome

753 BCE

Romulus and his twin brother Remus were the children of Rhea Silvia and Mars. Romulus and Remus are best known for being the founders of the city of Rome. Their story is recorded by many authors including Virgil who claims their birth and adventures were fated in order for Rome to be founded. http://www.ancient.eu/Romulus_and_Remus/

Visigoths sack Rome

410 BCE

The sack of Rome happened on August 24,401. The city was attacked by Visigoths led by King Alaric

Christianity declared sole religion by Theodosius I

380 BCE

Theodosius I Declared the Christianity Should be the sole religion to Rome, this means that Theodosius Declared Christianity to be the one and only Religion for Rome, Italy.

Hannibal invades Italy

219 BCE

In 219 B.C., Hannibal of Carthage led an attack on Saguntum, an independent city allied with Rome, which sparked the outbreak of the Second Punic War. He then marched his massive army across the Pyrenees and Alps into central Italy in what would be remembered as one of the most famous campaigns in history http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/hannibal

Julius Caesar killed

44 BCE

The Assassination of Julius Caesar was the result of a conspiracy by many Roman senators. Led by Gaius Cassius Longinus and Marcus Junius Brutus, they stabbed Julius Caesar to death in a location adjacent to the Theatre of Pompey on the ides of march.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Julius_Caesary

Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

33 BCE

According to the canonical gospels, Jesus, the Christ, was arrested, tried, and sentenced by Pontius Pilate to be scourged, and finally crucified by the Romans. The soldiers affixed a sign to the top of the cross stating "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" in three languages. They then divided his garments among them, but cast lots for his seamless robe.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crucifixion_of_Jesus

Patheon constructed by Hadrian

27 BCE

The Pantheon was constructed by Hadrian originally built in 27 BC. It was destroyed in a fire in 80 AD. The pantheon is a former Roman Temple, now a church in Rome. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantheon,_Rome

Caesar Augustus becomes Emperor

27 BCE

Augustus was the founder of the Roman Principate and considered the first Roman emperor, controlling the Roman Empire from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. He Reigned from January 16, 27 BC- August 19, 14 AD.